Necktie pressing form



9 s. L. GARFINKEL 1,818,889

NECKTIE PRESSING FORM Filed June 5. 1950 I I nvenlor Allomey Patented Aug. 11, 1931 .Uurreo STATES SAMUEL LOUIS eAn-rrnxnnaor wrcnirn; KANSAS NEOKTIE rnnssrnefr'onlvi Y Application filed June 5,

This invention relates to a pressing form in the nature of an insert constructed for use and association with neckties, and adapted to maintain the aprons of the tie in shape while pressing on a steam press or with a hand operating iron.

The device is especially, but not necessarily, adapted for use in cleaning and pressing establishments and is in the nature of an open substantially V-shaped frame whose apex end is insertible into the tubular apron of the necktie in such a manner asto hold the aprons separately in shape while steaming and pressmg, whereby to permit removing of wrinkles and proper re-shaping of the necktie to render it neat and tidy for personal wear. a

In carrying the inventive conception into actual practice, I have developed a novel structural arrangement in the form of an open V-shaped frame composed of mechanically related companion sections of such construction and design as to render the complete device simple, economical, and otherwise susceptible of fulfilling the requirements of an appliance of this classification.

In the drawings:

Figure 1 is a plan view of-the form as constructed in accordance with my idea and showing it in position in a necktie apron.

Figure 2 is a longitudinal sectional view 011 the line 22 of Figure 1.

Figure 3 is a cross section on the line 3-3 of Figure 1. o

As before implied, the V-shaped frame is made up of a pair of companion side members or frame sections iand 5 respectively. Each member is of channel-shapedjjcross section and fitted in the intermediate portion thereof is the elongated reinforcing and filler block 6. The blocks 6 are of a length less than the members 4 and- 5. In fact, the end portions of these blocks are bevelled and formed with keeper notches as at 7 to serve a purpose to be hereinafter described. p The end portions of these members 4 and 5 are provided with complemental ears 4a and 5a respectively which are disposed to 1930. Serial No. 459,283.

gether in 'interfitting telescoping relation ship and pivotally I connected together throughthe medium of a pinand slot slip joint connection generally represented by the numeralS. Bothend constructions are the same andthe same Ireference characters are employed to designate the correspondingparts. T i Fitted in the channel end portion of these parts 4 and 5 are. arcuate'springs 9 and 10 respectively whose free end portions are engaged in the keeper notches 7 andwhose crown portions bear against the pin forming a part of the sl-ip'joint connection 8. j'Ihese springs are "for automatically vexpanding the'sections 4L and 5 of the completeframe to fit the apron 11 of the necktie. Thus,- the device is self-accommodating and fits nicely and snugly within the necktie as shown for example in dotted lines in Figure 1. It mightbe added that the depressed ears 5a are of such a formation as shown-in Figure 2 as to-permit the crown portions of the adjacent springs to nest therein to aid in maintaining the springs in effective} expanding relationship.

It is to be added that the extended end 2 portions 12 of the sections 4 and 5 are spacedapart to accommodate the shank portion'13 of the wooden handles or handgrips 14 which serve so conveniently in facilitat-,

ing theinsertion and removal of the 'complete device. Y

It is thought that persons skilled in the; art to which the invention relates will be able to obtain av clear understanding of the invention after considering. the description in connection with the drawings. Therefore,a more lengthy description is regarded as unnecessary. Minor. changes in shape, size, and-urear- .rangeme nt ofjdetailS coming within the field of invention claimed may be resorted to in actual practice if desired.

I claim: 1. In a necktie pressing form of the class described, a substantially V-shaped open frame comprising a pair of'companion sections at longitudinally elongated formation provided their oppcsite ends stith. i21

turned telescopically connected end portions, said end portions being connected together through the medium of pin and slot joint-s, expansion springs located in the end portions of'said sections to render the sections automatically eXpansible I and contractable, and handles carried by the-outer end portions ofcsaidrsections. v

In a necktie pressing form of the class described, a substantially open V-shaped frame for insertion in a portion ofthe necktie comprising a pair of duplicate companion sections, each section beingi'n'the'form of alongitudinally elongated channelshaped member, intermediate filler blocks interposed between the flangesof'the central portion :of said. members, said: members being formed beyond the ends ofsaid filler blocks with internal telescopically connected complementzalea-rs, theiears at the respective ends of the frame being slotted, and con necting pins passingzthrongh said slots for joining the respective pairs of earstogether, and a pair of independently operable arcuate springs arranged between said members and having their free end .portionsfitted in the channels of the: members,:tl1e crown portion of the spring bearing against the vrespective and adjacent connecting pins.

3. In a necktie pressing form of the class described, a substantially open; V-shaped frame forinsertion in a portion of the necktiecomprising a-pair of. duplicate companion sections, each: section being inthe form of a longitudinallyelongated channelshaped member, intermediate filler blocks interposed between theflanges of the central portion of said members,-said members-be ing formed beyond the ends of said filler blocks with internal telescopically connected complementalears, the ears at the respective ends of said frame being slotted, and connecting pins passing through said slots for joining the respective pairs of ears-together, andapair of independently operable arcuate springs arranged between said members and having their free end portions fitted in the channels of the members, the crown portion of the spring-bearing againstthe respective and adjacent connecting pins, the end" portions of the filler blocks being notched to provide keeper seats andjthe" terminal ends of the springs 'being engaged into the notches to aid in" holding the springs in place. 7 r In testimony whereof I'aflix my signature.

' SAMUEL LOUIS GARFI N-KEL; 

